Ottawa has confirmed the death of Canadian mining executive Kirk Woodman in Burkina Faso. Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland says Canada is working on the investigation with authorities in the west African country. (The Canadian Press)

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One common way of avoiding probate tax is setting up a joint account. Ian Hull and Suzana Popovic-Montag, partners at Hull & Hull LLP, weigh the advantages and drawbacks in this episode of Hull & Hull TV.

Toronto commercial litigator Brian Radnoff, a partner at Lerners LLP, has some advice on how to avoid disputes with partners when involved in a small business.

Toronto Appellate Lawyer Jasmine Akbarali has the Lerners Appellate Group top five appeals from the Ontario Court of Appeal for the month of November, 2012.

On this episode of Hull & Hull TV, Ian Hull and Suzana Popovic-Montag discuss how to plan for two certainties: death and taxes.

Toronto Personal Injury Lawyer Kevin Marshall has some important pointers for hosts of holiday parties.

Toronto criminal lawyer Marcy Segal interviews Edward Royle and articling student Lavinia Latham about various issues surrounding breaking into the criminal law field for women.

Toronto corporate lawyer Dorothy Brophy says when the Ontario Not for Profit Corporations Act comes into force this spring there will be a more efficient way for charities and not for profits to incorporate.

Ian Hull and Suzana Popovic-Montag discuss compensation issues which can arise for executors, trustees and attorneys. For example, they all have very different roles which determines payment.